Monday, December 17, 2007

Weight Loss: 5lbs
Mood: sad and ashamed

I have been avoiding posting recently since I have experienced my weight gain. For about a week I have not been exercising well for different reasons - excuses really. At the beginning of last week I had exams and I always tend to gain weight during this period. I don't exercise because I feel I don't have time to not be studying and I only eat one maybe two meals a day so my body probably thinks I am going to starve it or something and stores the food instead of using it. Then since exams I have been shopping for Christmas and hanging out enjoying my freedom from academics. I have not really been eating badly (though I had a slice of cheesecake the other night with C), I have been within my points every day. I need to get back to exercising. I just got off the elliptical and am planning on going on it again in a little bit (after I catch my breath a little).

D is gone for a day or two and I am hoping that not having someone around the house to hang out with will mean I workout more again. I am also starting to plan my workouts for when I go home for Christmas as I will not have my elliptical machine or really anywhere to do my videos. So far I am planning on doing sit ups and whatnot and walking the new dog everyday - I just hope the little guy can do that as he is only 5lbs and I don't know anything about it yet.

I am still thinking I can reach my goal of losing 10 pounds before London, I just have to get my butt back in gear, this recent weight gain should not be a big problem as I have caught it before it even hit 2lbs - which is a good thing.

I have heard that people are surprised I am doing this - being so open on the internet where everyone and their dog can read all about it. I guess I take it as a compliment, although I thought I was being a little reserved by not posting my actual weight - well not yet at least. Perhaps when I have reached a couple of my first goals I will be able to be more open with that factor - but not yet. Anyways, to all of you who I am told are reading this, thank you - it helps to know that people are actually there (hopefully wishing me well) - makes me more accountable.